Education
194th General Court (2025-2026)
S.929/H.1436
An Act Relative to Debt-Free Public Higher Education
State funding for public higher education in Massachusetts has been cut drastically in the past 20 years resulting in significant tuition & fee increases and one of the fastest-growing student debt burdens in the nation.
S.930
An Act to Establish Comprehensive Rights and Career Advancement for Contingent Faculty in Public Higher Education
This legislation addresses inequities facing contingent faculty in Massachusetts public higher education while strengthening educational quality and workforce development. As a student-centered organization, PHENOM recognizes that faculty working conditions directly impact student success.
S.1311/H.2078
An Act Uplifting Families and Securing the Right to Strike for Certain Public Employees
Massachusetts public employees, including educators, are currently prohibited by state law from engaging in a strike. This injustice prevents educators from bargaining on a level playing field with their employers and unfairly restricts their ability to take collective action in support of themselves and their families, their students, and the communities they serve. This bill addresses this injustice by allowing educators and other public employees, except for public safety personnel, to legally strike after six months of negotiations if they have not been able to reach an agreement. The legislation would also ensure that the right to free speech is no longer restricted for public employees and their unions as it relates to discussing or supporting a strike.